& Student Handbook - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

80 Bachelor Degree Programs
Required Capstone Course
HS490
Bachelor of Science Capstone (3 cr.)
Prerequisite: All other requirements of the program
In this culminating course students integrate and apply knowledge
developed during their studies and investigate opportunities within the
human service field.
Required Communication Courses
CM309
Professional Writing (3 cr.)
This course provides strategies for developing a clear, concise
professional writing style. A variety of writing formats, including business
letters and memos, formal research proposals, and reports are
addressed. Voice, style, audience, purpose and the writing process,
including strategies for editing and revision, are examined in the context
of interpersonal and ethical dimensions.
CM310
Oral Communications (3 cr.)
Communication skills pertinent to organizational settings form the
foundation of this course. Effective methods for design and delivery of
oral communication are examined. Other topics include communication
styles, interpersonal communication skills, dynamics of small group
communication and persuasive speaking.
Admission Requirements
Applicants may apply for admission to undergraduate certificate and
degree programs at any time during the year and, if accepted, begin the
program during any one of the three semesters. Applicants must
demonstrate the language proficiency necessary for successful
undergraduate coursework. Applicants must provide evidence of at least
30 transferable semester credits upon acceptance including completion
of a basic English composition course.
Application Process
Applicants must submit:
1. Completed application form with the nonrefundable application fee
(fee not required for alumni or students seeking readmission or
veterans and active military personnel) and,
2. An official transcript issued to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
from the institution with a minimum of 30 semester credits with a
basic English composition course. (An official transcript is one that is
sent or carried to the university in an envelope sealed by the granting
university. Transcripts from countries other than the U.S. must be
evaluated by a university accepted evaluation source, such as World
Education Services, www.wes.org, or Educational Credential
Evaluators, www.ece.org, and be deemed equivalent to accredited
U.S. university standards.) and,
3. Complete an interview with a program administrator.
Please Note: Application materials should be sent to the attention of the
Office of Admission on the Twin Cities campus.